Finnish Food and Drinks Industries’ Federation

The Finnish food industry is a growth industry, that succeeds in international competition and strong changes of its operational environment. With this strategy ETL supports the profitabily of its member companies.

The business idea: Enabling growth

ETL creates competitive operating conditions for member companies located in Finland.

Vision: The strong key player

ETL is Finland’s most important and most competent authority in the food and drinks industry, where it efficiently protects its members’ interests.
ETL is Finland’s most important food and drinks industry union; it has the most influence and is the most capable of protecting its members’ interests.

Strategic aims

ETL has three strategic aims.  Each aim has specific goals presented below.

1.Competitive collective labour agreements and dynamic negotiation practices guarantee industrial peace

  • More flexibility and local nature for employment conditions.
  • Renewal of the culture of union bargaining and negotiations with companies.
  • Competitive remuneration structures and solutions.
  • Maintenance of industrial peace.
  • Skilful labour force available for the food and drink industry.

2. Regulatory environment enables the basic conditions for the operation of the food industry

  • Food, environmental or other legislation does not complicate companies' activities.
  • Food law strengthens consumer trust in the safety and wholesomeness of food.
  • Essential information of the food stuffs is provided.
  • The competition is not contorted through taxation.

3. The effectiveness of the food industry strengthens its operational preconditions

  • Consumers rely on responsibly operating food industry and on its brands.
  • The food industry has a remarkable role in the public activities on innovation and R&D and commercialization. 
  • The food industry has a strong negotiating ground in the food chain.
  • Raw materials and inputs in the food industry are competitive in price.
  • ETL is a strong player and, in its field, a noticeable force in society.
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